Nevada EcoNet Seeks Nominations for Community Environmental Awards

Local non-profit Nevada EcoNet is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations for the annual Golden Pinecone environmental awards. The awards are presented yearly to outstanding organizations and individuals for their achievements toward
improving and sustaining the environment. Winners will be chosen in each of the following categories:
Individual
Non-Profit Organization or Federal/State Agency
Business
Public Figure/Servant (elected or appointed official)
Agency Representative (staff person)
Nomination forms are available on line by clicking
HERE
or by calling the Nevada EcoNet office, (775) 323-3433.
Previous winners are not eligible, but updated resubmissions are encouraged. The same individual may be nominated for more than one category.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, August 18. Nominations may be mailed to Nevada EcoNet, P.O. Box 10786, Reno, 89510, delivered to 1 Booth St. You may also fax them to (775) 323-3766.
Call Nevada EcoNet at (775) 323-3433 for details.
The awards will be presented Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the Annual Pinecone Ball, which will be held at the University of Nevada, Reno, Joe Crowley Student Union. The awards have been presented every year but one for the past 21 years. They recognize individuals and
organizations for their efforts to make our community environmentally clean and safe, and to promote sustainable living practices.